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Lafayette seeks to get last laugh by getting comedian to pay $33,000 in lawyer fees
A comedian who was sued by the Lafayette mayor-president over a made-up, satirical antifa event at a local mall is now on the hook for the consolidated government’s attorney fees after courts rejected motions to dismiss the lawsuit. -
State's high court allows officer's personal-injury lawsuit against BLM organizer to proceed
A lawsuit seeking damages against a Black Lives Matter (BLM) organizer involved in a violent 2016 BLM demonstration where a Baton Rouge police officer was severely injured can proceed under state law, the Louisiana Supreme Court said. -
The Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court Appear at the Louisiana State Legislature, Where Chief Justice John L. Weimer Will Deliver the State of the Judiciary Address
The Justices of the Louisiana Supreme Court Appear at the Louisiana State Legislature, Where Chief Justice John L. Weimer Will Deliver the State of the Judiciary Address. -
Nominations Open Online for Trailblazer Award, Guardian of Diversity Award
Nominations Open Online for Trailblazer Award, Guardian of Diversity Award. -
Louisiana Supreme Court denies request to to issue temporary restraining order on mask, vaccine mandates
City-issued vaccination and mask mandates will remain in effect at least through Mardi Gras, following the denial of a request asking the Louisiana Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order last month. -
The Louisiana Supreme Court Observes Black History Month With Educational Initiatives
The Louisiana Supreme Court Observes Black History Month With Educational Initiatives. -
Nominations Open Online for Trailblazer Award, Guardian of Diversity Award
Nominations Open Online for Trailblazer Award, Guardian of Diversity Award. -
Meeting Notice on February 17, 2022
Meeting Notice on February 17, 2022. -
State's high court allows Baton Rouge judge to retain post despite age prohibition
A Baton Rouge City Court judge will be able to retain her position despite the state constitution’s prohibition against judges taking office when they reach the mandatory retirement age of 70 prior to the start of their terms, the state Supreme Court said. -
Baton Rouge judge alleges possible misuse of public funds by lawsuit defendants
A Baton Rouge judge who is suing his 19th Judicial District colleagues over their decision not to assign him civil cases is alleging that his fellow judges may be using public funds inappropriately to pay their defense attorneys. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Extension of Building Closure to Public Traffic
Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Extension of Building Closure to Public Traffic. -
The Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Extension of Building Closure to Public Traffic; January Oral Arguments Will Be Live With Counsel Only
The Louisiana Supreme Court Announces Extension of Building Closure to Public Traffic; January Oral Arguments Will Be Live With Counsel Only. -
Louisiana Supreme Court affirms Ochsner Health's COVID-19 vaccine mandate
The Louisiana Supreme Court has upheld the COVID-19 vaccine mandate Ochsner Health has imposed on health care workers at its Louisiana medical facilities, concluding the mandate does not violate privacy rights in the state constitution. -
Hospitals in Louisiana can fire unvaccinated workers, thanks to court ruling
BATON ROUGE, La. (Legal Newsline) - Louisiana hospitals can fire employees who refuse to get vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, the state’s highest court ruled, rejecting arguments the vaccine mandate violated their right to privacy and refuse medical treatment. -
Several Courts Suspend Juror Service and Jury Trials Due to COVID-19.
Several Courts Suspend Juror Service and Jury Trials Due to COVID-19. -
Judge Terri Fleming Love to Serve as Chief Judge of Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal
Judge Terri Fleming Love to Serve as Chief Judge of Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal. -
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge James F. Mckay III Announces His Retirement
Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal Chief Judge James F. Mckay III Announces His Retirement. -
Louisiana civil rights attorney suspended for six months over client communication issues
The Louisiana Supreme Court has suspended a high-profile civil rights attorney after an investigation into charges that Ronald S. Haley Jr. failed to respond to client requests and inappropriately tried to resolve a malpractice claim. -
Lafayette City Court judge disqualified after viral video showed she made racial slurs
The state Supreme Court has temporarily disqualified a Lafayette City Court judge after a video indicated that Judge Michelle Odinet made racial slurs in the wake of a burglary attempt at her home. -
The Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as Judge Pro Tempore of Lafayette City Court Division A
The Louisiana Supreme Court Appoints Retired Opelousas City Court Judge Vanessa Harris as Judge Pro Tempore of Lafayette City Court Division A.